We are pleased to provide links to an on-going series of podcasts created by Sunny Gunessee, which explore topics associated with applied sociology. These podcasts will be added week-by-week as they are published, beginning in September 2022.

Podcast #9
Applied sociology, Marketing and PR

Podcast #9

A nostalgic, whistle-stop tour looking at how GCSE and A-level sociology choices helped shape Emily's future career.

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Podcast Bonus 1
Applied sociology

Podcast Bonus 1

This episode explores Sam’s journey of entrepreneurship, and how things like cultural and social capital have affected him throughout his...

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Podcast #8 Lizzie Hanlon
Justice

Podcast #8 Lizzie Hanlon

This podcast highlights how Lizzie used a degree apprenticeship to become a police officer, following a passion for sociology. 

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Podcast #7 Stephen F Ostertag
Applied sociology, Culture and media

Podcast #7 Stephen F Ostertag

A discussion about the employment sectors of the future where the skills of sociologists (and social scientists) are relevant.

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Podcast #6 Jan Fritz
Clinical sociology

Podcast #6 Jan Fritz

A discussion about clinical sociology: a sociological practice that applies critical analysis and intervention. 

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Podcast #5 Rachel Childe
Health and well-being

Podcast #5 Rachel Childe

The episode discusses how sociology can be used to inform careers in psychology and clinical practice.  

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Podcast #4 Levenia Price
Education

Podcast #4 Levenia Price

How Levenia has applied sociology in her job as a higher level teaching assistant.

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Podcast #3 Eleanor Hanlon
Justice

Podcast #3 Eleanor Hanlon

Life experience is not to be underestimated. Sometimes you have to take a detour before arriving at a career you’re...

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Podcast #2 Alec Riley
Journalism, Social work

Podcast #2 Alec Riley

A discussion about the importance of outreach community work and the role sociology has played.

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Podcast #1 Allison Hui
Education

Podcast #1 Allison Hui

Allison Hui discusses how schools/colleges can support pupils in providing careers and information using sociology.

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